Distinctive Features

The University of Patanjali (UoP) offers several distinctive features that set it apart from other universities. Established in 2006 by YogRishi Swami Ramdev Ji and Dr. Acharya Balkrishna Ji, it reflects a unique blend of modern education and ancient Indian wisdom, particularly focusing on yoga, Ayurveda, and traditional Indian sciences.

The university performs the Yajna every morning, witnessing participation from both students and staff members. Its positive impact on the environment and therapeutic effect on the body and mind has been scientifically validated. This creates a subtle environment of cooperation, trust, and kindness. Additionally, students and staff members practice Yoga in terms of physical postures (asana), breathing practices (pranayama) and meditative practices (dhyana) on a regular basis. Evidence-based research shows that both practices are important to achieving psycho-physiological health.
The University of Patanjali contributes to Yoga education & research and aims to establish, investigate, and provide a scientific basis for the knowledge advanced by ancient Indian sages and build a firm foundation for the same in the emerging field. Our endeavour is to provide a world-class working-learning environment in which faculty, staff and students realise their full potential for professional and intellectual development.
Swadhyaya is the process of self-study or self-introspection. It enables students to know their positive traits (strengths) and negative traits (weaknesses). Students are motivated by teachers to perform this on a regular basis.
The University of Patanjali and sister institutions stand out for their exceptional employability factor. Multiple graduates find opportunities, with many alumni venturing into establishing their Yoga and naturopathy centers. The university enriches the educational experience by collaborating with the Patanjali Research Foundation to expose students to evidence-based practices, research protocol and papers, as well as the formulation, research and manufacture of drugs and medicines.
Skill development is provided through various MOUs with the institutions and companies to train the students irrespective of gender. The students are sent to the world largest food park situated in Padartha village, Haridwar. Additionally, the curriculum prioritises skill development, offering training in organic farming, zero-budget agriculture, and the production of gonyle, soap, animal feeders, supplements and medicines.
Expenses at the university are minimal as compared to other academic institutions and universities. Scholarship, exemptions, and fee concessions are awarded to students on academic and economic grounds. Many graduates find employment within our institution.
The Patanjali Kala Sangam promotes Indian cultural heritage and gives students a platform to showcase their artistic abilities. These are broadcast on international channels such as Aastha, Sanskar, Vedic, Satsang, as well as Arihant.
Students at the university practice Sanskrit discourse under expert guidance and are encouraged to develop their own knowledge, culture, history, and self-esteem. This is done through tours to religious and historic places, educational institutions, as well as sister organisations of Patanjali Yogpeeth. Students memorise pecified texts such as the Vedas, Vyakaran, Darshan, Upanishads, Geeta, Gheranda Samhita and Hatha Yoga Pradipika as per their interest and caliber. The university organises an annual competition and awards cash prizes upto One Lakh rupees.
Students at the university practice Sanskrit discourse under expert guidance and are encouraged to develop their own knowledge, culture, history, and self-esteem. This is done through tours to religious and historic places, educational institutions, as well as sister organisations of Patanjali Yogpeeth. Students memorise pecified texts such as the Vedas, Vyakaran, Darshan, Upanishads, Geeta, Gheranda Samhita and Hatha Yoga Pradipika as per their interest and caliber. The university organises an annual competition and awards cash prizes upto One Lakh rupees.
Students are educated about the natural, Satvik diet, and trained to be aware of social, economic, domestic, regional, political, and cultural issues. In addition to this, they are made into brave, chivalrous, stable, affectionate, sympathetic, appreciative, aware, and spiritual world citizens with a divine character and personality.
The President Swami Ramdev Ji and Vice-President Acharya Balkrishna Ji are very keen to promote research and innovation. This is why the Patanjali Research Institute and Patanjali Research Foundation were established. We have patented 29 innovations related to Yoga, Ayurvedic medicine, as well as food products.
The university participates in the National Service Scheme (NSS), an Indian public service program of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India. Under the NSS, the university develops the student’s personality through community service activities such as blood donation camps and awareness rallies (Healthy India, Green India, Skill India, self-defence for women and environmental protection).